Tom’s not working today so we took advantage of a local farmers’ market not far from where we live. Places like this make me happy.
L’Esprit Francais gift box for all you Paris lovers out there!
The other day, a special package arrived from L’Esprit Francais, a new gift box concept. If you’re a Paris lover, then listen up because this post is for you!
Customer service in France vs. the USA
What’s customer service in France like? The customer is almost always wrong. It’s often frustrating to get even minor issues resolved and French companies seem to have a different definition of “service” than American companies.
How my shopping habits have changed since moving to France
My overall shopping habits in France have changed at the grocery store, while shopping online and even out and about at shops in town. What specifically has changed and why?
5 Stores I can’t get enough of… just in time for the holidays
Online shopping (or browsing, if we’re being honest) is a bit of an obsession of mine, so today I’m sharing…
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Best souvenirs from France that your friends will appreciate
If you’re one of those generous travelers, you delight in picking out something special for that friend who couldn’t make…
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5 Must-have exercise accessories
A good workout doesn’t necessarily require any special equipment, but sometimes a few props will help switch things up. So…
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Healthy snack brands you need to try
We’re waist deep into the holiday season and life is good! I’m baking up a storm, reveling in the holiday…
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Christmas gift ideas: Things I’d actually be thrilled to receive
We’re all too familiar with bad gifts. You know what I’m talking about. The ugly sweater, random knickknack you’ll never…
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Fabletics review and how does Fabletics work?
I do a lot of window shopping both online and in person but one brand I’ve happily forked over money…
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Expat holiday care package exchange — you in?
Hi there, I wanted to do a quick post today with an idea I had for an expat holiday care…
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Finding a pumpkin in France (and carving success!)
It’s Monday, glorious Monday which means the weekend is over. Boooo!!! But the good news is that we found pumpkins…
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France subscription box: La Box Made In Provence review
Getting mail as an adult (when it’s not bills) is a lot of fun, so to put the fun back…
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What I’m loving lately
Is it really September 1 already? Yikes. I think we had about two weeks of summer in these parts back…
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5 France-themed Etsy shops you need to bookmark
I’m a proud Etsy seller and customer and love buying note cards, stuff for Dagny, jewelry and all kinds of…
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Fabletics review: Fitness apparel membership launches in France
I’m a sucker for stylish workout clothes. I have no problem admitting that and believe that looking the part at…
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What’s the point of scented toilet paper?
What’s the point of scented toilet paper and why is it so popular in places like France but not in the USA? Scented toilet paper comes in all kinds of fun colors ans cents like pink rose TP and light blue marine scented varieties. Does scented toilet paper seem strange to you? Let’s take a closer look at this toilet must have.
8 Brands that need to come to France now
As much as I love French brands, there are a whole bunch of Americans ones that I wish would hurry…
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7 French flea market tips to shop like a pro
French flea markets have oodles of treasures just waiting to be discovered and can end up being one of the…
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Rainy day essentials for surviving France weather
While the U.S. is getting pounded with endless blizzards (yes I’m jealous), my little corner of France is getting drenched…
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